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How to Influence and Persuade Powerfully in Impromptu Speaking

Public speaking…

Just these two words can often trigger in people anxiety, fear, nervousness. There is something about public speaking that strikes terror in people, most likely because the feeling of all the eyes fixated on you, with the expectation of you to say something intelligent, that will bring value to the situation. It is precisely the fear of public speaking that makes the ability to speak well in public a rare and highly sought after skill. People often ascend to leadership positions precisely because of this ability to speak well.

Such is the fast-moving nature of today’s world that we are often called upon to speak on our feet, that is, without preparation. In such high-pressure situation, the spotlight is firmly on your ability to maintain your composure, your clarity and your confidence under pressure. Ability to do so will diffuse tension and even rally your employees, your bosses, your adversaries on your side. The failure to do so, however, can have dire consequences for your company, and more importantly your career.

How can we build our confidence and “muscles” for impromptu speaking? In this workshop, Influence and Persuasion Expert Coen Tan will share with you techniques and tools to speak without much preparation and remain convincing in high stakes, high-pressure situations.

About Coen Tan

Coen is an expert in influence and persuasion skills. Over the past 10 years through his speaking engagements, workshops and coaching, he has helped over 40,000 individuals and professionals to communicate their ideas more confidently for professional success.

Having emerged from a difficult childhood where he was bullied and lonely, he has become acutely attuned to how to build enduring relationships and influence. He brings his unique experiences, fresh perspectives and skills to people he serves. Coen has spoken regionally in Singapore, China, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines and Taiwan, and in English and Mandarin. His clients include PayPal, AXA Insurance Singapore; Prudential Assurance Pte Ltd, Visa Card, American Express, Twitter, Danone, Novartis, Bristol Myers Squibb, Merck and Sime Darby.